OPEN THREAD - Minnesota Gopher Basketball vs. Florida International Panthers

Where

The Barn

When

3:00 PM

How

BTN

Who

Florida International

Richard Pitino faces his old school and the Gophers get their last game to tune up for the remaining 18 Big Ten games.

KEYS TO A GOPHER WIN

Execute Offense - Get everyone executing at a high level this afternoon. Do the things right, let your offense generate points rather than just playmakers.

No Turnovers - Just like when Pitino was there, this team forces a lot of turnovers. Take care of the ball and don’t give away possessions.

Offensive Rebounding - The Panthers are really bad at boxing out. Nothing will break their will faster than offensive rebounds that become quick baskets.

PREDICTION

We win this one handily.

Minnesota - 79
Florida International - 62